Bianchi Doubles into the Chip Lead through Coliny
Paul Bianchi opened to 80,000 on the button, and Justin Coliny called in the big blind.
The two went to a flop of , and, as we've seen him do a handful of times before in this tournament, Coliny led into his raiser for 125,000. Bianchi thought for a moment and called.
The board paired on the turn, and Coliny continued for 250,000. Bianchi took his time counting down his stack and considering his options, eventually raising to 575,000. Action was back on Coliny, who gave it a minute before three-bet shoving and putting Bianchi at risk for his tournament life. But Bianchi couldn't have possibly called any faster.
Paul Bianchi:
Justin Coliny:
Bianchi had nailed the turn for trips, and Coliny's bluff-shove couldn't get through, leaving him drawing dead before the river. Bianchi raked the pot and took the chip lead.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Paul Bianchi |
3,000,000
1,900,000
|
1,900,000 |
Justin Coliny |
1,600,000
-1,900,000
|
-1,900,000 |